Excel

Electronic Health Records

Facilitate data retrieval and analysis for large patient groups.

Data Analysis in Nursing

Helps explore patient care outcomes and apply evidence-based care.

Learning Management Systems

Used in nursing education to track clinical requirements and manage learning.

Data Management Tools

Track licensure, clinical competencies, and adverse events in nursing.

Database Structure

Comprises interconnected objects like tables and queries.

Queries

Help users retrieve specific information from related tables.

Data Organization

Involves fields, attributes, and databases to structure information.

Data Storage

Ensures successful searches by storing data in labeled fields.

Database Models

Include relational, object-oriented, and flat models, each with advantages and disadvantages.

Hierarchical Databases

Organize data in an inverted tree structure.

Objective-Oriented Model

Combines database functions with object programming languages.

Creating Databases

Involves naming the database and choosing file locations.

Predefined Queries

Allow users to ask questions with distinct tables.

Report Layout

Options include headers, footers, and previews for data presentation.

Data Mining

Involves discovering knowledge from databases using techniques like classification and regression.

Evidence-Based Practice

Data mining helps nurses identify patterns to improve patient care.

Validity in Research

Establishes cause-effect relationships and allows generalization.

Evaluating Online Sources

Involves checking publication dates and author credibility.

Research Articles

Assessing accuracy, sample representation, and logical consistency of conclusions.

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Provide expert recommendations and are considered level 5 evidence.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Written by experts and include citations and references.

Spreadsheet Software

Tools like Excel aid in clinical care and administrative tasks.

Spreadsheet Design

Customizing size and using colors enhances usability.

Mathematical Operations

Order of operations includes parentheses, exponentiation, and addition.

Data Validation

Ensures correct data entry by defining rules in spreadsheets.

Linking Cells

Ensures data consistency and reduces errors in spreadsheets.

Google Drive Sheets

Offer data management features like locking cells for protection.

Creating Charts

Users can create and edit various types of charts from spreadsheet data.

Data Visualization

Components include x-axis, y-axis, and legends for effective representation.

Pie Chart Design

Sectors should total 100% and limit to 7 for clarity.

Line Charts

Display data trends over time, useful for process improvement.

Sparklines

Simple graphics that show data trends within a single cell.

Interactive Dashboards

Allow data filtering and provide snapshots of trends.

Financial Analysis Dashboard

Focuses on key metrics and presents data in various formats.

Basic Spreadsheet Operations

Include printing options and creating simple tables.

Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques

Involve creating complex formulas and data protection.

Budget Creation

Using Excel features to sum total expenses for project budgeting.